COSWORTH KA: Modifying front strut tops..... 29-01-10 - Page 21

Richie. · 22-11-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gav Diamond

Richie...
Put the grinder away before there is nothing left, lol
Looking great matey, how long before it goes to the paint shop?

I know Gav

Its just sooo easy to cut stuff off with it though

Its booked in for paint on 4th Jan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget

Love it Rich, alot of fabrication going inot this, my kind of project! Love it, absolutely love it.
Are you going for a near enough full mock build before paint? i would if it was mine, there's nothing worse than a lovely paint job with a bit that needs " addressing " with a hammer to get something to fit LOL!
Hats off to everyone involved!!

Cheers Gary

Then plan is to have it fully built up and running before striping it down again. Like you say i don't want to be beating panels or drilling holes once its painted

Trouble is once this is finished, you know whats getting converted next

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Gadget · 22-11-2009, 12:01 PM

Cheers Gary

Then plan is to have it fully built up and running before striping it down again. Like you say i don't want to be beating panels or drilling holes once its painted

Trouble is once this is finished, you know whats getting converted next

[/quote]

Looking forward to another thread then!

Charlie Chalk · 22-11-2009, 12:31 PM

Series 1? LOL

J1mbo · 22-11-2009, 12:36 PM

looking good mate, what power are you wanting when your done ?

andy escos · 22-11-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk

Series 1? LOL

yes with the same rear end arrangement

Richie. · 22-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget

Looking forward to another thread then!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk

Series 1? LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy escos

yes with the same rear end arrangement

Richie. · 22-11-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1mbo

looking good mate, what power are you wanting when your done ?

Starting off with a standard engine with a T34 .48 so approx 340 bhp

But like i've said before its being built to be easily upgraded to GT30 etc

RONNIE AMIS · 22-11-2009, 05:26 PM

looking good mate, going to look awesome in that colour.

how hard would it be to re produce that rear end set up?

Richie. · 22-11-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

looking good mate, going to look awesome in that colour.

how hard would it be to re produce that rear end set up?

Cheers

However, I have seen another Blue Sportka today in the bright sunshine and it does look

Making the cradle, links and hubs is the easy part. Modifiying the shell to locate it properly and making the rear srut towers would be the hard part.

RONNIE AMIS · 22-11-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie.

Cheers

However, I have seen another Blue Sportka today in the bright sunshine and it does look

Making the cradle, links and hubs is the easy part. Modifiying the shell to locate it properly and making the rear srut towers would be the hard part.

defo stay with the grey mate!!

fancy trying it on a 3 door?

Paul Cos · 22-11-2009, 09:29 PM

Looking good mate.

Thought you had gone to sea!!!!

J1mbo · 22-11-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie.

Starting off with a standard engine with a T34 .48 so approx 340 bhp

But like i've said before its being built to be easily upgraded to GT30 etc

cool, gonna be sharp

Luca · 22-11-2009, 10:16 PM

It looks sooooooooo cute!

warrenpenalver · 23-11-2009, 04:15 AM

Its going to be mentally rapid just at 340bhp!!! remember it weighs nothing

jonny s2 · 23-11-2009, 04:10 PM

yep it will blitz everyone

Neil@FastFord · 23-11-2009, 04:28 PM

Lookin' good big lad.

Not bad for someone who spends his days eating the "soggy biscuit" inside an underwater tube.

warrenpenalver · 24-11-2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil@FastFord

Not bad for someone who spends his days eating the "soggy biscuit" inside an underwater tube.

Nah its only WE "bomber queens" who do that

rstoughy · 24-11-2009, 07:48 AM

The wee Kar is looking amazing Richie

It's going to be a belter when it's finished

Stick with the Grey colour scheme its different but not out of place.

kosienutter · 28-11-2009, 09:31 AM

looking really good there mate. alot gone on since i last looked in fujairah.see you 2nd sunday

-beefy- · 28-11-2009, 01:25 PM

ritchie did you get my pm fella??

beef

Yeti Racing · 03-12-2009, 07:04 AM

Looking good Ricardo!

RickDraper · 03-12-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti Racing

Looking good Ricardo!

City look better!

Looks a stunning build this does.

Richie. · 03-01-2010, 08:21 PM

Update 03-01-2010

Not done much in the last month or so as tbh its too f##king cold

Andy kindly came up last sunday and the floor is nearly ready for primer now. Removed dummy engine so can finish removing seam sealer from engine bay ready to stitch weld the front.

Had another 0400 start yesterday to drive up to Surrey to get my latest purchase out of a certain Escos ..........

Mmmmmm YUMmy Recaro SPGs with side mounts and adjustable runners.

Hopefully get some work done this week when i get myself a heater for garage

miller3 · 03-01-2010, 08:31 PM

Shame i couldnt fit them in on my way down mate,

cant wait to see a bit more progress bud

Paul Cos · 03-01-2010, 08:45 PM

Nice Seats!!!!

Luca · 03-01-2010, 08:54 PM

We need to see a Richie action shot, get in them there seats of goodness and give us a smile!

Come on its 2010 GET IT DONE!!!!!

Nash · 03-01-2010, 08:57 PM

Look good in there mate.

cossiejsy · 03-01-2010, 09:01 PM

very nice seats

JonnyBravo · 03-01-2010, 09:50 PM

Very nice seats !

jonny s2 · 03-01-2010, 10:08 PM

top seats pal, i was tempted when i saw them for sale, but were a bit far from me

this is gunna be a class build

A16X_TM · 03-01-2010, 10:23 PM

sweet

andy escos · 07-01-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie.

Update 03-01-2010

Not done much in the last month or so as tbh its too f##king cold (translated into english cant be arsed)

Andy kindly came up last sunday and the floor is nearly ready for primer now. Removed dummy engine so can finish removing seam sealer from engine bay ready to stitch weld the front.

Hopefully get some work done this week when i get myself a heater for garage

your welcome mate if it means i got to come up there every day to get you in that garage to finish that car i will

Its Dave · 08-01-2010, 06:02 AM

Glad your happy with the seats

Mr.Ford · 08-01-2010, 06:21 AM

What a stunning project mate

andy escos · 08-01-2010, 08:34 PM

if your lucky he might do an update things are changing again

soon be ready for paint .

scarnny · 08-01-2010, 08:52 PM

my mrs would love this cars she would have it in pink though, she loves kas.
small car big engine a man after my own heart.
gonna be a right beast with that sort of power......nice.........goodwork mate.

Richie. · 14-01-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Its Dave

Glad your happy with the seats

Very happy Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Ford

What a stunning project mate

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarnny

my mrs would love this cars she would have it in pink though, she loves kas.
small car big engine a man after my own heart.
gonna be a right beast with that sort of power......nice.........goodwork mate.

Thought of doing it pink

But i'm sure the novelty would wear off after a while

You little project is well cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy escos

if your lucky he might do an update things are changing again

soon be ready for paint .

Update tonight

As for paint, maybe not as soon as we'd like

Richie. · 14-01-2010, 10:42 PM

Update 14-01-2010

Unfortunately the grinder has been out again

To ensure there is room for future improvements (namely a 4 inch downpipe

) the bulkhead has had the chop.

Measured it up to match the inlet side and a shower of sparks later we have another hole

Had to cut the bottom steering column mount about, so easier just to totally remove it and redo it. Couldn't find any 3 inch mild steel tube to make one from, so it was onto the lathe again to machine one from some bar stock.

Hey presto one billet lower steering column mount

After some tickling with the grinder the new lower mount was in place ready to be welded into posistion.

All welded in

And a overview of the engine bay as it stands tonight with bulkhead looking more symetrical

Compared to before

Thanks again to Andy for his cutting/welding skills

Luca · 14-01-2010, 10:51 PM

Now that is looking dam fine!

COLEYST200 · 14-01-2010, 11:00 PM

looking good mate

22-11-2009, 12:01 PM	#802
Gadget Advanced Retarded user Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: back and beyond Posts: 2,127	Cheers Gary Then plan is to have it fully built up and running before striping it down again. Like you say i don't want to be beating panels or drilling holes once its painted Trouble is once this is finished, you know whats getting converted next [/quote] Looking forward to another thread then! __________________ Gary

22-11-2009, 12:31 PM	#803
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22-11-2009, 09:29 PM	#811
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03-01-2010, 08:21 PM	#823
Richie. aka Turbosailorboy Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the water.... .......in a nuclear submarine Posts: 4,792	Update 03-01-2010 Not done much in the last month or so as tbh its too f##king cold Andy kindly came up last sunday and the floor is nearly ready for primer now. Removed dummy engine so can finish removing seam sealer from engine bay ready to stitch weld the front. Had another 0400 start yesterday to drive up to Surrey to get my latest purchase out of a certain Escos .......... Mmmmmm YUMmy Recaro SPGs with side mounts and adjustable runners. Hopefully get some work done this week when i get myself a heater for garage __________________ www.adrenalinerace.com www.reyland.co.uk www.randbmotorsport.co.uk 909sport ~ For all your braking and Suspention needs ~ Contact NUTs RuS for any questions or enquirys.

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03-01-2010, 08:45 PM	#825
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03-01-2010, 08:54 PM	#826
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14-01-2010, 10:42 PM	#838
Richie. aka Turbosailorboy Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the water.... .......in a nuclear submarine Posts: 4,792	Update 14-01-2010 Unfortunately the grinder has been out again To ensure there is room for future improvements (namely a 4 inch downpipe ) the bulkhead has had the chop. Measured it up to match the inlet side and a shower of sparks later we have another hole Had to cut the bottom steering column mount about, so easier just to totally remove it and redo it. Couldn't find any 3 inch mild steel tube to make one from, so it was onto the lathe again to machine one from some bar stock. Hey presto one billet lower steering column mount After some tickling with the grinder the new lower mount was in place ready to be welded into posistion. All welded in And a overview of the engine bay as it stands tonight with bulkhead looking more symetrical Compared to before Thanks again to Andy for his cutting/welding skills __________________ www.adrenalinerace.com www.reyland.co.uk www.randbmotorsport.co.uk 909sport ~ For all your braking and Suspention needs ~ Contact NUTs RuS for any questions or enquirys.

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